Holy moly, this week marks the Season 1 finale of the Freelance AF Podcast!
 
Sean and Michelle are strutting down memory lane, spilling tea, and cackling their way through the highs, lows, and utterly unhinged tangents that made their very first season what it was.  We’re reliving our favourite moments, discussing behind-the-scenes chaos, and handing out a few delightfully fake awards nobody asked for (but we’re giving out anyway).

This show simply wouldn’t exist without the love and support from our family, friends, and every single listener who tuned in – whether you’ve been here since episode one or just popped by for a little freelance wisdom (or nonsense).  From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.  Creating this season with you has been pure magic.

We’ll be taking a short break (because even your favourite freelancers need a nap) but don’t worry.  Season 2 is already brewing and will be hitting your ears in the first quarter of 2026.

Until then, keep freelancing, keep dreaming, and remember:  you’ve got this, you’re the boss, and if we can pull this off so can you.
 
 Or, as the ever-iconic Porky Pig said best:  “That’s all, folks!”

Feeling tired, run-down, or like your motivation packed its bags and ghosted you?  Good news; this week we’re serving up a full-on Motivation Makeover!

Motivation might be our ride-or-die, but wow does it love to play hard to get. It’s not magic; it’s a muscle.  And we’re talking how to grow it, flex it, and keep it from tapping out when life gets a little “nope.”

Sean and Michelle are diving into what motivation actually is, how to build it from scratch, and how to keep that fire lit so you can keep showing up like the boss you are.

Because let’s be real:  down days happen.  What matters is how fast you can bounce back, dust off, and strut right on through.

Buckle up, because it’s time to get Motivated AF.

This week on the Freelance AF Podcast, your favourite duo is lacing up their metaphorical cleats and diving headfirst into the world of red and green flags – and calling in a surprise new colour off the bench!

From dream clients who make you wanna pop champagne to collaborators who make you wanna fake bad Wi-Fi, every interaction in business comes with its own set of signals.  But here’s the kicker:  sometimes you’re the one waving the flag.

Sean and Michelle are calling the plays and breaking down the cues that scream “let’s do this forever” versus the ones that yell “run for the hills”.  That way hopefully you can spot the signs and chart the appropriate course before it’s too late.

So…are you the ultimate teammate or the walking red flag your group chat warns people about?

Class is officially in session this week on the Freelance AF Podcast.  And our teacher?  The brilliant Jodie Buttigieg!

Jodie’s the director and lead educator at Neubloom London, a neuro-affirming school shaking up the “one-size-fits-all” education system and proving that learning should actually fit the learner.

She’s spilling the tea on what it really takes to build a school from scratch, the highs and lows of bucking tradition, and what advocating for holistic education truly looks like in action.

And of course, it wouldn’t be a Freelance AF episode without a little chaos:  tech fails (thanks, Sean), caffeine-fueled energy (looking at you, Michelle), and the unforgettable phrase “skin babies” (we’ll let Jodie explain that one).

So grab your favourite notebook (or your emotional support coffee) because we’re about to get educational AF.

It’s that time of year when the veil is thin…and so are our boundaries when it comes to oversharing!
 
We’re getting Spooktacular AF this week and digging up the skeletons in our freelance closets – the tricks we’ve learned, the treats we’ve earned, and the fears we’ve had to face in the dark corners of small biz life.
 
Along with the usual unhinged rhetoric, Sean and Michelle are serving up chills, giggles, and maybe a little witchy wisdom, too.  (But only if you dare listen.)
 
Grab your costume, your courage, and a king-size chocolate bar; it’s gonna be a boo-tifully chaotic ride.

This week on the Freelance AF podcast your favourite hosts are slipping on their proton packs and gearing up to battle every entrepreneur’s nightmare:  ghosting.

Ghosting is all-too common, with over half of Canadians saying they’ve been ghosted at least once in the past year.  And for small businesses?  Depending on the industry you’re in that could be even higher (think 60-70%).

Whether you blame app and phone-based culture or our ever-increasingly apathetic populace, it’s clear us small biz owners need to toughen up.  After all, it’s business not personal!  Sean and Michelle dive into it, talking about the how, what, why and when of those eerily ephemeral clients and what you can do to ease the toll on yourself.  And maybe, just maybe, even reduce the chances of it happening to you.

So ask Janine to hold all calls and say it with us now:  I ain’t afraid of no ghost!

Who you gonna call?

This week on the Freelance AF Podcast, we’re kicking back with our girl Candice Neufeld; entrepreneur, coach, and literal ray of human sunshine.  She showed up with good vibes, big dreams, and energy so contagious we’re honestly still rockin’ the high!

Candice gets real about what it’s like to peace out of your biz’s physical space, and how sometimes walking away is actually the most badass move you can make.  Spoiler:  it’s giving freedom, flow, and full-on trust in your purpose.

We’re talking big plans, bigger goals, and how a solid dose of positivity can make all the difference between burning out and blowing up.  Because success isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s whatever the hell you say it is.

So grab your coffee, your manifestation journal, or maybe just a mimosa, and get ready to Dream Big or Go Home!

This week on the Freelance AF Podcast, your favourite freelancers are diving headfirst into the wild world of professional communication for the bold and scrappy small biz owner.

Here’s the thing:  the way you communicate says everything about how you do business.  And let’s be real; some people (not Sean, nope, never Sean, absolutely not Sean…) get majorly turned off if your vibe isn’t hitting right.

From tailoring your tone to your audience, to picking a style that actually matches your brand, to keeping things consistent and clear, we’re serving up all the juicy tips to help you say what you mean and actually get heard.

Struggle with this?  Same!  (Have you met our podcast?)  But hey, stick with us and you’ll be communicating like the boss you were always meant to be.

And remember:  do as we say, not as we do.

This week's pour is Dutch Crumble Hard Apple Cider from London, Ontario's hometown hero, Heeman's Cellar!

Do you hear that?  Oh, it’s just us…Talking to Ourselves.  Again.

Yep, we’ve said this before, but some advice is too good not to put on repeat.  These are the nuggets we wish we could whisper to our past selves when we were just getting started, whether that was 9 years ago or, let’s be real, 18 months back.

This episode is jam-packed with the pep talk every entrepreneur needs:  be patient, trust your gut, stand your ground, say no when you need to, build that hype squad, and jump at the right opportunities.  Freelancing takes thick skin and quick reflexes, but don’t forget; you also need to pause, breathe, and hype yourself up.

So grab a sticky note, a vision board, or heck, a megaphone, because these reminders are worth keeping front and center.  You got this, babe!

Ooooh baby, your favourite Freelancers are back with another juicy interview, and this one’s a total Giftii!

We’re sitting down with the powerhouse herself, Katie Brooks, founder of Giftii Canada, gifter extraordinaire, and queen of turning “just because” into jaw-dropping wow.  With her hubby by her side, Katie has built a biz that’s all about heart, thoughtfulness, and making people feel like the main character with every box.

From championing Canadian makers before it was trendy, to weaving family, tradition, and pure magic into every curated gift, Katie’s not just sending boxes; she’s building connections.  Trust us, you’re gonna want in on this magical conversation!